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Scarce S-278 1808 Cent, MS63 Brown
Ex: Dan Holmes

1808 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. S-278, B-2, R.3. The scarcest die pair for the year, distinguished by the second S in STATES having its right edge aligned with the leaftip below. Though both sides of this Classic large cent show considerable die erosion (from the later die state) as well as striking softness, grading by surface indicates no actual wear. Deep brown color is the norm, though occasional silvery highlights are also present. Tiny dark areas at star 6 and to the right of the date correspond with small depressions, thought to be planchet flaws by the cataloger of the coin's Dan Holmes Collection auction appearance. MRB AU55.
Ex: Bowers and Merena (11/2002), lot 400; Denis Loring; Dan Holmes; The Dan Holmes Collection (Goldberg, 9/2009), lot 550.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 224P, PCGS# 1543, GSID# 843)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 1,007,000


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2010
6th-10th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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